2006-10-13 07:16:32 · 8 answers · asked by maromb78 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
I have been following the recent developments in the online poker industry, and I have not heard anything specific to Maryland. However, I suggest that you research to find the facts.
One online poker site that has pledged to continue to accept US players is Poker.com. They are having a special promotions just for US players:
Go to http://www.pokercs.com/_53843fdc33aad464e4d515c6d7cbb38b/ and sign up for a new account.
Use Bonus Code FREEDOMFREEROLL with your first deposit and you will receive:
- Entry into the $5,000 Freedom Freeroll on October 28, 2006
- Entry into a $500 freeroll for new depositers
- 100% reload bonus up to $500
Keep in mind that it is NOT illegal to play poker online. The new law makes it illegal for a bank or financial institution to transfer funds to an illegal gambling site. It does not make playing online poker a criminal act. FirePay had announced that they will not transfer funds from a US account to a gambling site, but NetTeller is still transferring funds. Good luck at the tables!
To view a list of online poker room reviews and promotions go to:
http://www.ultimatepokerforum.com/onlinepokerreviews.html
2006-10-13 09:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by sange 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done a full article reviewing the details of the so-called "Internet Gambling Ban". The page includes a link to all sites allowing American players.
Apparently the only State with a specific law against Internet Poker is Washington.
http://www.church-of-texas-holdem.com/online-gambling-ban.html
There IS no ban! The Act Bush signed changes nothing. DON'T PANIC!!
The Church of Texas Holdem:
http://www.church-of-texas-holdem.com/index.html
2006-10-16 10:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by Father Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard a news story recently that lawmakers are working on a law that makes it illegal for a bank or credit card company to allow you to charge anything to an online poker/gambling site.
They are supposed to refuse the charges and NOT let you put money into a gambling website.
This may be the source of your rumor, except it'll affect the whole US, not just Maryland.
2006-10-13 14:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by pattilarr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be joking... they're making internet poker illegal nationally? Gambling is one of things chosen by the states. I doubt that they'll make interenet poker illegal, but I'm not sure.
2006-10-13 15:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by ☼Divine Wind☼ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress pass and Bush sign a Federal Law to make almost all Internet gambling illegal. I am not sure when it takes effect.
2006-10-13 14:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by Cid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local poker room/casino. In the casino I work at (in WA) we have the law and punishments posted. (It's a felony here tp play for actual money)
2006-10-13 20:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jen J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the DA in any county in Maryland and ask.
2006-10-13 14:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no such thing; however it is a federal crime to make a wager online
2006-10-13 15:05:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋